The article below was written by George Cooper of National Club Golfer. PGA Tour star Michael Kim has revealed he was forced to fire his caddie after he repeatedly tried to distract playing partners Justin Thomas and Bobby Wyatt during a round in their amateur days. In a shocking revelation which he tweeted, Kim, whose… Read more »
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The Masters 2022 – Bernard Gallacher reviews as Scheffler wins crown
The first Major of the 2022 golfing calendar has been and gone, and what a ride it was, golf fans. Scottie Scheffler is the newly-crowned Masters champion, Tiger Woods is back, and Rory McIlroy must settle for second place. Masters 2022: Final top 5 standings 1. Scottie Scheffler (USA)2. Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland)T3. Shane Lowry (Ireland)T3. Cameron Smith… Read more »
Challenge Tour player makes history with lowest round ever on a European tour
The article below was written by Alex Perry, Digital Editor of National Club Golfer Here we go, another scorecard that needs to be seen to be believed. This time courtesy of Spanish youngster Alejandro del Rey. Will we ever get bored of golfers doing miraculous things on the golf course? Spoiler alert: No, we will… Read more »
Defeat conceded in bid to keep courses open – but England Golf issue rallying cry: ‘It won’t happen again’
England Golf have told golf clubs and driving ranges they need to close when the country locks down for the second time. The governing body said that despite “intense lobbying to government, increased national lockdown measures will force the closure of golf clubs and facilities from [Thursday]”. A letter, written by chief executive Jeremy Tomlinson and sent… Read more »
‘World Handicap System’ being developed
Golf’s governing bodies are working on a single system used the world over. And it’s about time. Imagine having a handicap you could use all over the world. You could play a competition in America, Japan, or China, and your performance would directly affect the mark you play off in your home club tournaments every… Read more »
R&A, USGA introduce new rule to limit video reviews
Golf’s governing bodies have changed the rules to limit video reviews – but would it have spared Lexi Thompson’s blushes? The R&A and USGA have installed a new addition to the Rules of Golf which will limit the use of video evidence in the game. Armchair referees have been a fixture in golf for some… Read more »
